COVETED
PRESENTS
THE ULTIMATE
GUIDE FOR
MILAN
DESIGN
WEEK
2019
Every year in April, Milan gets
a lustrous touch courtesy of
a wide variety of events and
exhibitions that either take
place in the prestigious Salone
Internazionale del Mobile or
even throughout the city, in the
coveting design districts.
These initiatives come to
challenge and elevate the
notions of design, craftsmanship
and luxury, as well as providing
numerous business and
creative opportunities for
design enthusiasts and industry
professionals alike.
This year, Milan Design Week
will occur from 8-14 April and,
ahead, you can learn more
about all the design events and
attractions you ought to check
out during this highly curated
week that seeks to bring to
light the best of Italian and
international design.
SALONE DEL MOBILE
Now into its 58th edition, the Salone del
Mobile is a showcase that has always mixed
business with culture, shaping the history of
design and furnishing yesterday, today and
tomorrow. Returning with an international
focus, this riveting platform is the best stage
for showcasing truly top-notch with an
emphasis on innovation.
The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is
divided into three major style categories.
The first one is Classic – Tradition in the
Future, which consists of drawing on the
values of tradition, craftsmanship and skill
in the art of making furniture and objects in
the classic style. The second one is all about
Design, in this category, you can expect to be
inspired by products that are both functional
and innovative and boast a great sense of
style. Lastly, xLux is the section devoted to
timeless luxury with a contemporary nod.
Quality and technology come together to
create the most exquisite range of goods that
are shaped by the creativity of the leading
sectoral companies, practised at developing
their businesses by investing each year in
innovative products and home furnishing
solutions.
The many exhibitors, along with the
thousands of products being unveiled for the
first time, confirm Salone Internazionale del
Mobile’s enormous value as an international
showcase of creativity and a forum for
industry professionals, with more than
330,000 attendees on average, every year,
from 165 different nations.
Kartell, Dedon, Cappellini, Giorgetti, Moroso,
Porada,
Antoniolupi,
Extremis,
Kettal,
Swarovski, Moooi and Luxury Living Group
are a few of the luxury brands you can expect
to see during the trade show. Furthermore,
the renowned Portuguese design company,
Covet House will have a mega exhibition
space which will feature iconic pieces and
novelties alike from successful design brands,
such as Boca do Lobo, Maison Valentina,
Essential Home, Luxxu, Rug’Society, Pullcast,
among others.